Al Wisam School vs City International School

	A Al Wisam School Manama, Bahrain	C City International School Manama, Bahrain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year BHD 90 - 3,200	Fees / year BHD 810 - 1,415
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 16 years
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Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,200	Pupils 800
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
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Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al Wisam School is located in Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain. The campus address is Building 81, Road 54, Block 475, Budaiya. For visits or inquiries, contact details are provided by the school. The Bahrain Ministry of Education directory lists Al Wisam School among private educational institutions in Bahrain.	Location The school is located in Al Hidd, Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain. The address is Villa 27, Road 947, Block 109, Hidd. Hidd is a residential area on Muharraq Island with access to local roads and nearby facilities.
Stages	Stages The school is structured into Primary School, Middle School, and High School. High School comprises two phases: Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) with the IGCSE program, and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering AS and A Levels.	Stages The school follows the British National Curriculum and offers education from Kindergarten through Year 10. The academic structure is divided into four stages: Kindergarten; Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2); Key Stage 2 (Year 3–6); Key Stage 3 (Year 7–10). Age range is commonly cited as 3 to 16.
School type	School type Al Wisam School is an independent, co-educational private school.	School type Co-educational.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Around 40 nationalities are represented at the school. The most common nationality is not specified, and the local-to-international student ratio is not published.	Pupil nationality mix The school states that it welcomes children of all nationalities, but a published breakdown of nationality mix is not provided.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No explicit SEN (Additional Learning Needs) provisions are published on the public pages. The school emphasizes a bilingual, inclusive environment with a diverse student body.	Additional learning support Specific provisions for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) are not described on the admissions or academic pages.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Country affiliation: Bahrain. The school operates as a Bahraini private international school with Cambridge/Edexcel qualifications.	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated; the school uses the British National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation: none is listed publicly by the school.	Religious affiliation The school presents an Islamic ethos, aiming to produce students infused with the spirit of Islam.
School day structure	School day structure School days start at 07:15. Primary Year 2–3 finish at 13:00; Primary Year 4–6 finish at 13:20. Middle School and High School (Years 7–13) finish at 13:50. The schedule includes homeroom time and multiple teaching periods with built‑in recesses.	School day structure Kindergarten day runs 8:00–12:30, and Elementary (Years 1–6) runs 7:30–1:50.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not published on the school's pages. For transport options, contact the admissions or transport inquiries channel; the Visit Us page provides the address and contact details to start arrangements.	Bus service details A school bus service is not listed on the official admissions or contact pages.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - A non-refundable application fee is required when submitting the application. - Registration (one-time on acceptance): BD 75 for Year 2 to Year 9; BD 150 for Year 10 to Year 13. Tuition fees — Primary School (Year 2 to Year 6) - Year 2: Annual tuition BD 1,024. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 562; 2nd term BD 308; 3rd term BD 154. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment amount shown BD 11.5. Registration (one-time) BD 75. - Year 3: Annual tuition BD 1,065. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 587; 2nd term BD 318; 3rd term BD 160. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75. - Year 4: Annual tuition BD 1,118. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 615; 2nd term BD 335; 3rd term BD 168. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75. - Year 5: Annual tuition BD 1,157. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 636; 2nd term BD 347; 3rd term BD 174. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75. - Year 6: Annual tuition BD 1,198. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 659; 2nd term BD 359; 3rd term BD 180. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75. Tuition fees — Middle School (Year 7 to Year 9) - Year 7: Annual tuition BD 1,596. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 878; 2nd term BD 478; 3rd term BD 240. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75. - Year 8: Annual tuition BD 1,796. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 988; 2nd term BD 538; 3rd term BD 270. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75. - Year 9: Annual tuition BD 1,997. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 1,099; 2nd term BD 599; 3rd term BD 299. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75. Tuition fees — High School (Year 10 to Year 13) - Years 10–13: Annual tuition BD 3,000 each year. Term breakdown for each year: 1st term BD 1,800; 2nd term BD 800; 3rd term BD 400. Book fee BD 195 per year. Monthly instalment BD 19.5. Registration (one-time) BD 150. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is split into three term instalments. The first-term instalment is payable immediately after registration and on or before 24 August at the start of the academic year. The second-term instalment is payable on or before 24 November. The third-term instalment is payable on or before 24 March. - Registration and book fees are due at the time of acceptance/registration as part of completing enrolment. Sibling discounts - First (eldest) child: no discount; full tuition applies. - Second younger child: 10% discount on tuition fees. - Third younger child and subsequent siblings: 15% discount on tuition fees. Book fees, uniforms and other recurring costs - Book fees are charged per year group as listed above (Primary BD 115; Middle BD 145; High BD 195). These are separate from tuition and registration. - School uniform must be purchased separately; uniform suppliers and purchasing locations are specified but uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule. Uniforms are available through approved local suppliers. - Incidental or additional charges (for assessments, stationery, trips or exam fees) may be invoiced as required; specific amounts for such items are not published in the standard fees table. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Al Wisam School. All published fees relate to day-school tuition and associated charges. Refund information and terms - All payments are stated as non-refundable and non-transferable. This applies to tuition and other published fees. Fee payment options and practical arrangements - Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit or online portals) are not detailed in the published fees pages. Payment arrangements and methods are handled by the Accounts office; contact Accounts for the available payment options and to request invoicing details. Accounts contact details are published for fee and billing inquiries.	Fee details Application / one-time fees - Registration fee (one-time, payable at enrolment): - PREP, KG-1, KG-2: BHD 50. - Grades 1–6: BHD 50. - Grades 7–10: BHD 75. (Registration fee appears as a one-time charge in the published fee schedule.) Tuition and annual charges by year group (breakdown and annual totals) - PREP / KG-1 / KG-2 (early years) - Tuition fee (annual): BHD 700. - Sports fee (annual): BHD 10. - Computer fee (annual): BHD 10. - Books (annual): PREP/KG‑1 BHD 40; KG‑2 BHD 45. - Registration (one-time): BHD 50. - Total annual fee (published): PREP BHD 810; KG‑1 BHD 810; KG‑2 BHD 815. - Per-term total (calculated): PREP / KG‑1 BHD 270.00; KG‑2 BHD 271.67. (Per-term figures calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three where the school does not publish a per-term breakdown.) - Grade 1 – Grade 3 - Tuition fee (annual): BHD 800 for Grades 1–3. - Sports fee (annual): BHD 15. - Computer fee (annual): BHD 15. - Laboratory fee (annual): BHD 5. - Books (annual): Grade 1 BHD 56; Grade 2 BHD 60; Grade 3 BHD 66. - Registration (one-time): BHD 50. - Total annual fee (published): Grade 1 BHD 941; Grade 2 BHD 945; Grade 3 BHD 951. - Per-term total (calculated): Grade 1 BHD 313.67; Grade 2 BHD 315.00; Grade 3 BHD 317.00. (Per-term figures calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three.) - Grade 4 – Grade 6 - Tuition fee (annual): BHD 900 for Grades 4–6. - Sports fee (annual): BHD 20. - Computer fee (annual): BHD 20. - Laboratory fee (annual): BHD 20. - Books (annual): Grade 4 BHD 70; Grade 5 BHD 76; Grade 6 BHD 80. - Registration (one-time): BHD 50. - Total annual fee (published): Grade 4 BHD 1,080; Grade 5 BHD 1,086; Grade 6 BHD 1,090. - Per-term total (calculated): Grade 4 BHD 360.00; Grade 5 BHD 362.00; Grade 6 BHD 363.33. (Per-term figures calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three.) - Grade 7 – Grade 10 - Registration (one-time): BHD 75. - Tuition fee (annual): Grades 7–9 BHD 1,000; Grade 10 BHD 1,100. - Sports fee (annual): BHD 30. - Computer fee (annual): BHD 40. - Laboratory fee (annual): BHD 30. - Books (annual): BHD 140 for Grades 7–10. - Total annual fee (published): Grade 7 BHD 1,315; Grade 8 BHD 1,315; Grade 9 BHD 1,315; Grade 10 BHD 1,415. - Per-term total (calculated): Grades 7–9 BHD 438.33; Grade 10 BHD 471.67. (Per-term figures calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three.) Billing schedule and payment terms - The publicly listed fee schedule shows the one-time registration charge and itemised annual charges but does not publish a detailed instalment schedule or specific payment due dates in the fee document. The published amounts are presented as annual totals; per-term breakdowns above have been calculated by dividing those annual totals by three to provide an approximate per-term figure where a term-level schedule is not published. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed in the school fee schedule and no boarding fees are published. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable in the published fee schedule. Other costs and regular additional charges - The published fee schedule itemises the following annual/additional charges by year group where applicable: sports fee, computer fee, laboratory fee, and books. - Uniforms, transport (bus) fees, extracurricular activity fees, and any security/caution deposits are not listed in the published fee table; these items are not included in the published annual totals shown above. Refund information - No refund policy or refund schedule is published alongside the fee table in the publicly listed fee schedule. The published fee pages do not specify refund conditions or refundable deposits. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, or post‑dated cheques) or the bank account details in the fee table. Accepted payment methods are not detailed in the published fee table. Notes on per-term figures above - Where the school has published only annual totals, per-term totals shown above were calculated by dividing the published annual total by three to provide an approximate per-term value. The registration charge is presented as a one-time payment and has not been divided into term values in the above per-term calculations. The published annual figures and itemised components are those shown in the school's fee schedule.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms vary by year: Primary (Year 2–6) wear a blue AWIS shirt with navy trousers and a blue tie with red/white diagonal stripes, with an optional vest for girls; Middle (Year 7–9) wear a white AWIS shirt with AWIS logo, navy trousers, and a red-and-white striped tie, with an optional vest for girls; High (Year 10–13) wear a blue AWIS shirt with a blue tie and grey checkered pants, with a vest for girls. Uniforms can be purchased from House of Uniform (Seef and Tala Plaza Segaya), Georgia Uniforms (Budaiya), and Zaks Uniform (Maqabah).	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required; students must wear complete and neatly laundered uniforms. Boys should have regular haircuts and refrain from using hair gels; girls should tie up their hair and refrain from wearing nail polish or other ornaments.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Governors. The board includes Mr. Jaffar Aljishi as Chairman; Ms. Lamya Al Noaimi as Deputy Chairman; and members including the Principal (Maha Younes) and Vice Principal (Dr. Saba Parkar), along with several non‑administration members such as a medical director, a lawyer, and a parent of a student. Ownership details and whether the school is part of a group are not specified on the site.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Al Wisam School operates in three stages: Primary School, Middle School (Year 7–9), and High School, which comprises Upper Secondary (Years 10–11, IGCSE) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13, AS/AL). In the Primary School, the curriculum covers language development, mathematics, science, drama, and includes German language learning from Year 2. The Middle School (Year 7–9) offers subjects across Arabic, Arabic Islamic Studies, Arabic Second Language, Arabic Social Studies / Citizenship, Art, Drama, English, German, ICT, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Life Skills. In High School, most subjects follow Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) syllabi for IGCSE, with Mathematics using Edexcel; IGCSE typically involves 5–7 subjects in Years 10–11, with exams in June of Year 11, and progression to AS/AL courses in Years 12–13. AS/AL options include Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Arabic/Arabic Islamic Studies, German, ICT, and more, with entry requirements and potential scholarships for high achievers.	Curriculum details City International School Bahrain follows an international, English-medium curriculum for Kindergarten through A-Level . Since 2009 the school has offered Edexcel IGCSE qualifications and AS/A Level courses to support university entry worldwide . The academic year runs September to June, with regular assessments and exams in December, March and June . The curriculum progresses from early primary education to IGCSE subjects under the Edexcel framework, followed by Edexcel AS/A Level studies for the final years of secondary . The campus is located in Hidd, Bahrain (Villa 27, Road 947, Block 109), and admissions emphasize English proficiency and prior academic records .
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose explicit Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs on its site. The About Us page presents a Profile of Graduates with values such as INQUIRERS, KNOWLEDGEABLE, REFLECTIVE, COMMUNICATIVE, PRINCIPLED, RISK-TAKERS and OPEN-MINDED; these reflect social-emotional aims but are described as graduate attributes rather than a formal SEL program. The site describes a bilingual environment and emphasis on national and global responsibility, which can support social-emotional development but does not detail specific SEL initiatives. There is no listed dedicated SEL staff or coordinator in the Senior Leadership Team. Therefore, explicit SEL provision is not publicly disclosed on the school's site.	Social & emotional learning City International School Bahrain places emphasis on the holistic development of students, including social, emotional, and physical growth. The Academic Program notes that the diverse international student body supports goodwill, friendliness, tolerance and understanding, and that education is intellectually, socially and emotionally rounded. It also states that guidance in critical thinking, social openness and purposeful research is provided to students. The Vision and Mission highlight empowering students to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and creative individuals, with values such as respect, empathy, dedication and teamwork. The school underlines care for the well-being and happiness of every student through its broad extracurricular program.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision. The Curriculum Overview describes Primary, Middle, and High School curricula but contains no SEN policy or guidance. The About Us page lists vision and values but makes no reference to SEN services. The Senior Leadership Team page lists senior roles but no SEN coordinator or equivalent post. Therefore, explicit information about SEN provision is not publicly disclosed.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support on publicly accessible pages. The available CIS Bahrain pages describe an inclusive international education with emphasis on social, emotional and creative development but do not name a dedicated SEN department, staff or specific SEN programs. Admissions content focuses on general development (social, emotional, academic) rather than targeted SEN services. The Bahraini Ministry of Education's educational institutions finder lists City International School as a recognized school but does not document SEN provisions. SEN information is therefore not publicly disclosed.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school operates in a bilingual environment, indicating instruction in more than one language. The Profile of Graduates notes that students communicate in more than one language. However, no formal EAL programs, staffing, or progression details are publicly disclosed. The curriculum pages describe general learning in Primary, Middle, and High School but do not provide EAL-specific provisions. Therefore, explicit EAL information is not publicly disclosed on awis.edu.bh.	English as an additional language The school states it caters for English-speaking children, indicating English as the medium of instruction. There is no explicit description of EAL programmes or language-support services on publicly accessible CIS Bahrain pages. Admissions material emphasizes English-speaking intake and overall development rather than language-support specific provisions. No dedicated EAL policy or staffed programme is publicly described.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A counselling department wellness checks program was reported as part of sustainability and well-being initiatives, introduced for parents, students, and staff. This wellness-check initiative is described in Gulf Insider as being implemented by the counselling department around 2021. The school's Our History page also notes that emotional support programs were part of teaching and learning policies in 2020. The public site does not publish a dedicated mental wellbeing section detailing programs or staff. Therefore, explicit, publicly disclosed mental wellbeing provisions are limited to those external reports.	Mental wellbeing The education program includes social, emotional and physical development as part of a holistic approach. The Vision & Mission emphasize values such as respect and empathy and aim to develop 21st-century skills, which relate to students' mental wellbeing. The About section notes that care is taken to ensure the well-being and happiness of every student. Extracurricular activities are presented as part of promoting a healthy, well-rounded student experience.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding There is no dedicated Safeguarding or Child Protection policy page published on awis.edu.bh. A 2020 action plan includes community safety as a focus, indicating safeguarding-related measures at that time. The Accreditations page concentrates on external accreditations (Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, MSA-CESS, etc.) rather than safeguarding specifics. The Senior Leadership Team page lists roles but does not show a designated safeguarding lead. Consequently, safeguarding policies are not publicly disclosed on the school's site.	Safeguarding Public CIS Bahrain pages do not publicly disclose a safeguarding or child-protection policy. Contact details for the school are provided, and the Bahraini Ministry of Education lists City International School as a recognized institution, but safeguarding policies are not described on the public pages. Therefore, explicit safeguarding provisions are not available from the publicly accessible content. If safeguarding information is required, the school's contact channels can be used to inquire directly.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Al Wisam School operates in a bilingual environment. The school provides a Digital Campus for online learning resources. An E-Library is available for student access. The school serves Primary, Middle, and High School with Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) focusing on the IGCSE curriculum and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) with AS/AL exams. The school holds accreditations from Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson Edexcel, MSA CESS, NESA, and Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority.	Facilities overview City International School is located in Hidd, Bahrain. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support an international curriculum. Academic facilities include senior and junior computer laboratories, physics and chemistry laboratories, and a library, with access to an e-library for digital resources. Outdoor spaces include a KG playground and general play areas, as well as facilities for football and basketball. The school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities to complement classroom learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities On-campus sports facilities include outdoor spaces for football and basketball, supporting physical education and team activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Digital Campus provides online resources for students. An E-Library is available for student research and study. The school is a Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson Edexcel centre, enabling access to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels. The school is accredited by MSA CESS, NESA, and the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority. The curriculum spans Primary to Sixth Form, including Upper Secondary and Sixth Form.	Academic facilities Academic facilities include senior and junior computer laboratories, physics and chemistry laboratories, and a library, with an e-library for digital resources.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities to complement academic learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al Wisam School was founded in 2004 as an independent co‑educational school in Bahrain. In 2009 the British Cambridge curriculum was introduced, and Cambridge IGCSE examinations began in 2010. The campus expanded with Block B for the middle and high school by 2013, and Block D for the primary sections was added in 2014, providing dedicated spaces for each school phase. The school underwent QA and accreditation efforts over the years, with QQA monitoring in 2012 and the adoption of an OLIVE digital campus in 2014, while pursuing international accreditation activities that culminated in MSA candidacy and an MSA visiting team in April 2016. By 2018 the school had grown to over 1200 students from 25 nationalities and a staff of about 150.	History City International School was established in 2008 with an initial intake of about 50 students and a capacity of more than 800. The founder, Late Syed Humayun Muzaffar (1950-2015), laid the foundation of City International School in 2008 to create a centre of excellence serving students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. In 2009 the school strengthened its international outlook by introducing the IGCSE and AS/A level courses to provide access to universities worldwide. The school is governed by the Humayun family, with Qamar-Un-Nisa Humayun listed as Founder and Chairperson on the Board of Directors. The school's aims emphasize balanced, high quality education and the development of ethical and humanistic standards within Bahrain's diverse community.
Community	Community The school community is diverse, with around 25 nationalities represented among students and staff. The campus comprises Block A (the original villa), Block B (middle and high school), and Block D (primary), with facilities including an art room, ICT laboratories, a library, and a multipurpose hall. The calendar includes events such as an Open Day for Years 2–13 and a National Day Carnival, as well as scheduled Parent‑Teacher Conferences as part of community life.	Community City International School hosts community events that bring families and staff together. The annual graduation ceremony is a prominent event, with the 2017 graduation at Crowne Plaza Hotel drawing dignitaries and ambassadors to celebrate more than 200 graduates from KG, Grade 6 and Grade 10. Public communications memorialize the founder's legacy with a Floral Tribute and reflections from the school community. The school emphasizes an international and diverse student body and offers extensive extracurricular activities to support well-being and holistic development.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Al Wisam School PTA is chaired by Kawthar AlArab, with Ebtihal Al Shehabi as Vice Chairman and Yasmeen Fadhul as Treasurer. Members include Mona Abdulla Bilal, Zainab Ebrahim Ali, and Amina Ebrahim AL Hamad. The PTA also includes senior school leaders such as Maha Younes (Principal) and Dr. Saba Parkar (Vice Principal), Huda Al‑Alsaei (Head of Middle School), Arfa Mudassar (Head of Primary School), Hoorya Anan (Head of Counseling), and Sara Jameel (Secretary). The PTA composition and leadership are listed on the official PTA page.	Parent teacher association Public materials describe governance by founders and a Board of Directors rather than a separate PTA. Late Syed Humayun Muzaffar founded City International School in 2008; he lived 1950-2015. Qamar-Un-Nisa Humayun is listed as Founder and Chairperson on the Board of Directors. The school has publicly documented major family-involved events, such as graduation ceremonies with notable guests. A Floral Tribute to the founding father is featured on the site, reflecting the community's memory and continuity of leadership. The school emphasizes an international, values-driven education and ongoing community involvement.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Extracurriculars foster critical thinking and independent inquiry, enabling students to explore concepts, ideas, and global issues. They develop leadership and collaboration skills for problem solving in real-world contexts.	Academic & intellectual The school provides an international curriculum programme and introduced IGCSE and AS/A level courses in 2009 to provide entrance to universities worldwide. It offers a broad and balanced education that develops students intellectually, socially, creatively and emotionally, with guidance in critical thinking, social openness and purposeful research.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Drama and Theatre are offered to nurture creativity and self-expression. Art is included in the curriculum for the middle and upper years.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language German language learning is provided. The school operates in a supportive bilingual environment.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurriculars promote collaboration and teamwork and provide opportunities for social engagement beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities, with wholesome participation encouraged and a focus on the well-being and happiness of every student.
Community & service	Community & service Community outreach initiatives are part of the school's program, including collaborations with organizations to support learning opportunities.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Extracurricular activities focus on developing leadership qualities, enabling students to take initiative, collaborate effectively, and inspire positive change.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Life Skills are taught across year groups to support wellbeing and practical, real-life competencies.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides outdoor play areas for football and basketball, a KG playground, and a general play space.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Cambridge Curriculum is used for literacy and numeracy in the Primary Curriculum. English is a core subject across year groups. Arabic is taught as a language and is present in Arabic and Islamic Studies offerings. German is offered as a language across the school (appearing in primary and middle/high subject lists). In High School, IGCSE and AS/AL pathways are used within Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Edexcel frameworks, with English, Arabic, and German among available subjects.	Language provision The school uses English as the medium of instruction.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Al Wisam School operates in a bilingual environment. English is used in instruction. Arabic is taught as a language and integrated across the curriculum. German is taught as a language across primary through middle/high levels.	Bilingual teaching —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Learn about the school and its community. The school has existed for over 20 years and hosts around 40 nationalities, creating a diverse learning environment. This diversity supports a global perspective in classrooms. For more information, contact the Admissions office at the school. Step 2: Submit the application forms to the Admissions office with a non-refundable application fee and copies of the required documents. The required documents include three passport-sized photographs, the student's CPR and Smart Card report, the student's passport, and the student's resident permit (for non-Bahrainis). It also includes the birth certificate, immunizations and medical record, the parents' CPR and Smart Card reports, the parents' CV with certificates, the electricity bill, and the student's previous school reports for the past three years (including CPA and Cumulative Percentage for High School), as well as certificates of good conduct and the Leaving Certificate from the previous school. Step 3: Evaluation and acceptance follow submission. Admission test dates are set after the completed documents are received. Parents are notified of the test slate via SMS and the test results after 10 days via SMS. After acceptance, registration is completed by signing the acceptance letter and paying the registration, books fees, and other fees within one week. Step 4: Filling out the application form does not guarantee acceptance. Offers are contingent on test results and space availability. The school reserves the right to grant or decline a place based on evaluation and capacity. Step 5: For more information, contact the school. Email: [email protected], Telephone: +973 17699595, Extension numbers 644 and 645. Step 6: To arrange a visit, email [email protected] with a preferred date and time to discuss the programme and admissions process.	Admissions 1. Submit the application form to the Admissions team. The form must be completed fully and accurately and signed by the parent or guardian. A separate form is required for each child. 2. Submit the documents listed with the application. These include the child's passport copy showing date of birth and the most recent school report (in English or certified translation; not required if the child has not attended school yet). Also provide a behaviour report from the previous school and the vaccination records/Health Record as required by the Bahrain Ministry of Education. Include three passport-size photographs, a copy of the CPR card, and the Transfer Certificate/School leaving certificate from the previous school.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships recognize outstanding performance in external examinations. The program focuses on Year 11 IGCSE results and Year 13 AS/A Level results. Year 12: Students who have achieved the following grades in external examinations (IGCSEs in Year 11, in 4 or more subjects) are considered: for each 9 attained in IGCSEs, 10%; for each 8 attained, 5%; for each 7 attained, 3%; for each 6 attained, 1%. Year 13: Students who have achieved the following grades in external examinations (AS/A Levels): 3 A's = 25%, 2 A's = 10%, 1 A = 5%. The scholarship program aims to reward high achievement in external examinations and to support talented learners on their educational journey.	Scholarships —
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